Development Officer

Development Officer

Join True Friends in our mission to provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities.

About the Role

As a Development Officer, you’ll help increase support for True Friends by building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, organizations, and corporations. You’ll support a variety of fundraising activities, with a particular focus on community fundraising, donor engagement, special events, and stewardship.

This is a relationship-focused role that combines fundraising, community engagement, event coordination, and donor stewardship. You’ll work closely with the Development and Marketing teams to create opportunities for individuals and organizations to connect with and support the True Friends mission.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors

• Build and grow relationships with individuals, service organizations, community partners, and other groups involved in fundraising for True Friends

• Develop and implement individual donor stewardship and cultivation strategies

• Identify opportunities to increase support from individuals, organizations, and corporations

• Support the coordination and execution of community-driven fundraising events and signature fundraising events

• Maintain and manage True Friends’ online fundraising platform, including integrating special events and other fundraising activities as appropriate

• Assist with planning and executing annual fundraising appeals, including content, design, and donor segmentation strategies

• Collaborate with the Marketing team and consultants to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies

• Track donor and constituent activity and maintain accurate and up-to-date information

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and progress reports in Raiser’s Edge

• Assist with the development, implementation, and reporting of the Development strategic plan and budget

• Participate in donor recognition activities and organizational events

• Represent True Friends at community meetings, fundraising events, service organization meetings, and other events as appropriate

• Attend workshops, conferences, and meetings for professional development

• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned

Why You’ll Love It

• Make a meaningful impact:Help generate support for programs that provide life-changing experiences for children and adults with disabilities

• Build relationships:Connect with donors, volunteers, community organizations, and supporters who share the True Friends mission

• Be part of the community:Represent True Friends at events, meetings, and fundraising activities throughout the community

• See the impact of your work:Help turn community relationships and donor support into meaningful resources for True Friends

• Develop your skills:Build experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, event planning, community engagement, and nonprofit development

• Work collaboratively:Partner with Development, Marketing, and other teams to advance fundraising goals

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round

• Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required for fundraising events, community events, donor meetings, and other organizational activities

• Travel between True Friends locations and throughout the state may be required

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families, including HSA option

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• CPR/First Aid training opportunities

Time & Flexibility

• PTO — accrue up to 20 days annually to start

• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) each year

• 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays annually

• Hybrid work option

Employee Perks

• Retirement savings plan with up to a 3% employer match upon eligibility

• Employee referral program

• Cabin rental discounts

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Organizational events and opportunities to connect with coworkers

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 4-year degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of…